Krzyzewski was on the sidelines as USA Basketball coach when it won goal medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and 2012 London Olympics. His return was somewhat of a surprise, after he vowed not to coach in the immediate aftermath of the win in London. The first indications that Krzyzewski had wavered came on Saturday, when he told Sports Illustrated he was considering a comeback.

USA Basketball will welcome back coach Mike Krzyzewski to the sidelines, as he has agreed to lead the team into the 2016 Olympics. (AP Photo)

With the commitment to return, Krzyzewski has signed on for the 2014 FIBA World Championships in Madrid and 2016 Olympics in Rio De Janeiro. His tenure will officially start when he heads the Las Vegas mini camp in July.

USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo recruited Krzyzewski to coach after an ill-crafted team took Bronze in the 2004 Olympics. Back then, the roster was void of the NBA’s true superstars, with talents such as Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal steering clear of a summer overseas.

Players of that ilk, such as LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony—as well as Bryant—led the roster in 2012. Young stars like Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and Kyrie Irving are in the pipeline to take over the USA Basketball mantle for future teams.